Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Mount Defiance–Blazer Lake, 7 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2450 ft climb · 300 min of walking

2. Rainbow Lake–Island Lake, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 306 min of walking

3. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2470 ft climb · 303 min of walking

4. Asahel Curtis Nature Trail & Snoqualmie Tunnel via Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 176 min of walking

5. Annette Lake & Snoqualmie Tunnel via Annette Lake Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 176 min of walking

6. Little Bandera Mountain–Bandera Mountain Viewpoint, 12 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 250 min of walking

7. Talapus Lake–Blazer Lake, 9 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1810 ft climb · 151 min of walking

8. Rockdale Lake–Lagoon cell #1, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 196 min of walking

9. Tubing Park–Divide Lake, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 188 min of walking

10. Surveyors Lake–Rockdale Lake, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 192 min of walking

11. Lagoon cell #1–Windy Pass, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 191 min of walking

12. Tinkham Tarns–Windy Pass, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 195 min of walking